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See the DT is going on about our squad having an older average age than the rest of the top six, but does it really matter? They’re hardly ‘over the hill’ and more to the point...if this side was to somehow go up this season then 75-80% of them would need replacing anyway if we are to be remotely competitive next season.
Maybe the plan is to buy experienced players to get us in the premier and see what happens. Even if we are a yoyo club for a few seasons the money will be coming in. If we don't get a promotion soon the gulf between premier and championship will be huge with relegated premier clubs rich with parachute payments
Work in progress. Both GR and Mel have said that the plan is to utilise the Academy products more, quite a few of whom are in and around the senior squad already. Shipping out Anya, Weimann, Shackell, Olsson (most of which are intended for the January clear out of we can persuade other clubs to take them) and giving a chance to Lowe, Bennett, Bird and others will immediately lower the average age which is currently around 28 but has been as low as 22 or 23 in the past couple of seasons.
I don't think this is anything to worry about.
I agree MA...what gets us up might have little to do with what tries to keep us there. Certainly hope so!Quote:
Originally Posted by MadAmster
Still like to see Anya given more of a chance. Talented and versatile imo. We need some of that.
Got no chance then, has he? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ramAnag
I think Anya is a versatile talented player too ramAnag and should be on the bench at least, he can play in so many positions it seems weird he's not involved in anyway? Not to get in the squad seems that there is something amiss, what I don't know!Quote:
Originally Posted by ramAnag
Find it hard to believe that nobody from the DET or Radio Derby have be asked GR why Anya has been locked out I know he his under pressure to reduce the wage bill but surely there are plenty to get out the door before Anya
Anya offers flexibility when chasing a game, he can replace Wisdom and give us an extra attacking dimension.
Maybe Rowett,like Cloughie Jr, likes his full backs to be defenders first both Forsyth and. Wisdom decent in the air and both played in central defence at times. Doesn't seem too keen on attacking full backs like Christie and Olsen and Anya who had a mom performance at RB with ScotlandQuote:
Originally Posted by Ram59
If Derby are in the play-offs zone in say March, then the experienced players will be crucial. But to get there, I think you need young legs.